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N480 PUV

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 PUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,116 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,929 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

All tyres slightly perished on side walls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,907 miles

Exhaust front pipe and centre pipe,flexi joints corroded and slight leak.

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

(1) Windows do not work.

(2) Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

(3) Exhaust front pipe starting to crack (exhaust not blowing yet).

(4) Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

(5) Both front brake discs badly lipped.

(6) Exhaust flexible pipe blowing slightly.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,801 miles

(1)Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N480 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N480 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N480 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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